Juri Firstov: The FIDE Master with a Blitzing Sense of Humor
Known in the chess world as Fideestonianplayer, Juri Firstov has proudly earned the esteemed title of FIDE Master — a badge proving that they've officially outwitted countless opponents faster than you can say "checkmate."
With a lightning-fast mind, Juri's forte is blitz chess, boasting a peak blitz rating of 2542 achieved in 2023. This speed demon has played over thousands of games, maintaining a solid 51.4% win rate in blitz — a statistic that makes rival players nervously sweat over their clocks.
But Juri isn't just a one-trick pony. Their rapid chess record dazzles with a staggering 92% win rate, hinting that when given a tad more thinking time, Juri transforms into a tactical beast. And in bullet chess, where reflexes rule, Juri dazzles opponents with an impressive 82% win rate, proving that fingers sometimes win faster than brains.
Among an extensive list of opponents, some unlucky souls like jjplayz, solracarias, and bigdaddycas79 have all tasted Juri's winning streak first-hand — at a 100% success rate. It's said that Juri’s longest winning streak spanned an electrifying 149 games, and they're currently on a hot twelve-game winning streak. So yeah, underestimating Juri might just be a career-limiting move.
Juri's approach to the game reflects both patience and persistence. With an average of 65 moves per win, victories aren't rushed; they’re carefully crafted masterpieces, often culminating in endgames more satisfying than a checkmate cake. Speaking of comebacks, an impressive 76.6% comeback rate ensures that even when the chips are down, Juri isn’t hitting the panic button anytime soon.
Needless to say, a tilt factor of 9 keeps Juri grounded, and early resignation is about as rare as Juri losing a bullet game (spoiler: it almost never happens).
Whether battling opponents with the white pieces (winning nearly 58% of the time) or the black (holding a respectable 52%), Juri Firstov's chess journey is a thrilling saga full of tactical fireworks, rapid-fire decisions, and just enough humor to keep the game fun.
In short, if you dare face Juri across the 64 squares, be ready — because Fideestonianplayer plays fast, plays smart, and most importantly, plays to win. And if you aren’t careful, you might just lose your queen... and your dignity.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| og_fun_play | 193W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| jakkeri | 17W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| trullebullen | 8W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| hotelero | 5W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| vukdamjanovic123 | 5W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2542 | |||
| 2022 | 2467 | |||
| 2021 | 2400 | 2400 | 2400 | |
| 2020 | 2428 | 2400 | 2400 | |
| 2019 | 2277 | |||
| 2018 | 2362 | 2229 | ||
| 2017 | 2168 | |||
| 2016 | 2335 | 2298 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 37.0 |
| 2022 | 4W / 0L / 0D | 3W / 0L / 0D | 87.0 |
| 2021 | 17W / 4L / 0D | 12W / 6L / 0D | 46.3 |
| 2020 | 112W / 18L / 4D | 118W / 24L / 2D | 49.1 |
| 2019 | 96W / 92L / 8D | 96W / 90L / 14D | 76.2 |
| 2018 | 119W / 100L / 9D | 98W / 117L / 18D | 81.2 |
| 2017 | 92W / 78L / 13D | 75W / 94L / 14D | 74.9 |
| 2016 | 40W / 16L / 1D | 36W / 19L / 0D | 76.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 24 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 91.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 184 | 151 | 33 | 0 | 82.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1452 | 746 | 624 | 82 | 51.4% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 149 | 12 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |